Thursday, January 14, 2010

We Could Have Named You Dual Quads

This week, I chose prompt #3:
What’s in YOUR name? What does it mean? Why was it given to you?

"We Could Have Named You Dual Quads"
I always wanted to be named Jennifer.

It makes sense - I am a product of the 70's where
pretty much every other girl was named Jennifer.
It is still one of my favorite names.
I never loved or hated my name.
I only knew one other Holly throughout my school years...
so at least the name was kind of original.

So, how did I end up a "Holly?"...My parents were young- fresh out of high school and no cash to spare - when I was born (gotta give them credit though...they have been married for a long, long time - I am not saying how long...it would give away my age!). So, anyway, time was ticking away...there was going to be a baby (me..of course!), and they had no name...but they had a car.

(I borrowed this photo from carsforsale.com.)

Not my Dad's Car....I believe his was blue.

Somewhere there is a photo of my pregnant mom and my dad in the car.

My Dad was the proud owner had a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle with a "500 hp 327 cubic inch" (whatever that means). Well, sadly, it was determined there was no way that car was going to work with a baby...so he had to sell it. Just before the dreaded S-day (that would be sale day) came, my parents were discussing the name situation. As legend has it, my Dad, who was working on his car, looked down and saw "Holley" on he carburetor. He said "Let's name her Holley." Mom didn't disagree. She dropped the "e" and my middle name starts with a "C" so we don't ever forget the carburetor.

This story proved to be quite entertaining throughout my school years. My mom would come to school every year on my birthday - with treats - and tell the story (she may have only told the story once, but to me, it seemed like every year!). It really wasn't so bad now that I think of it...later the guys thought it was kind of cool and it is way better than her telling a story that had to do with where I was conceived or what they were drinking when it happened.

So, there ya go...

Pre-Holly Hobbie,

Pre-Holly Madison,

There was Holley Carburetors.

And then there was me!

My Dad has always said,"Don't ever complain, we could have named you Dual Quads."
Now that would be something!

Well, I suppose Dual Quads would be interesting! I like the name Holly, I would've been happy to be a Holly. I also wrote about my name this morning, but wow, my parents definitely didn't have as awesome a story behind my name. In fact, my mother can't remember why she picked the name...

Love the story...wish mine was that cool. I was born on the birthday of the local store owner. She told my folks she'd give me five dollars if they named me after her. yeah, you got it, I was sold out for five measley bucks!

Well, you know I LOVE your name:) The only thing I didn't love about our name is that there is no shortened nick name version. You know...in 3rd grade when EVERYONE has a nickname and you don't! Did you go thru the stage when you tried spelling it in different ways? Yeah...I put Holli on my papers for months in elementary. Names are funny things aren't they! love the story. Holly

I've always loathed my name, but I think you got so lucky! I think Holly implies femininity and creativity, intelligence, etc...Erin doesn't sound like anything. And can I just complain for a sec about how many people DON'T know how to spell my name? Ridonkulous!

lol! I love it! Good job at the workshop. I had a friend whose name was Porshe and her sister's name? Mercedes. Her dad collected cars... apparently they though their kiddos could add to the collection.

That's a really interesting name origin story. Usually it's "we just liked the name." Interesting that your parents thought that a VW Bug was more family-suited than a Chevelle. It seems like the Chevelle would be roomier.

Man oh man a 66 Chevelle.... I think I would've had to make it work for the baby....

I love the origin of your name! If only we all had such unique stories. I don't know much more than I'm named after an old girlfriend of my fathers...don't know how the heck my mother was okay with that...

My friend from high school, Sherri, married Wade Berry, making her Sherri Berry. Just to be extra cruel, after having six boys, she gave birth to her first girl and named her... wait for it... ready... Holly.

LOL.. no wonder your parents are still married. Your Mother was a saint to go along with the idea. Men!!! But, she was bright enough to drop the e. I love your name, it makes me think of Christmas Holly! Cute story. Keri

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